State Law Preemption

Doctrine where federal law overrides conflicting state regulations, examined in the context of health care contracts.

1. Coventry Health Care of Missouri, Inc. v. Nevils

2. Jurisdiction: United States (April 18, 2017)
3. DefendantsJodie NevilsPlaintiffsCoventry Health Care of Missouri, Inc.JudgesRuth Bader GinsburgInstitutionsSupreme Court of the United StatesCoventry Health Care of Missouri, Inc.
4. Case Tags: FEHBA Preemption;Insurance Subrogation;State Law Preemption;U.S. Supreme Court 2017